USCIS
I-485 Processing Time
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed with USCIS to apply for a Green Card.
Verified from USCIS on 2026-07-22
Recent trend:Full chart →
Current Processing Range
6 months to 75.5 months
92
Offices
St. Albans
Fastest
2026-07-22
Updated
Processing Time by Office
Colors rank offices fastest → slowest for I-485
| Office | Subcategories | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Field Office | — | 13.5 months to 29 months |
| Agana (Guam) Field Office | — | 17 months to 37.5 months |
| Albany Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 28 months |
| Anchorage Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 25.5 months |
| Atlanta Field Office | — | 15 months to 29 months |
| Baltimore Field Office | — | 19 months to 38.5 months |
| Brooklyn Field Office | — | 17 months to 39 months |
| Boise Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 21 months |
| Boston Field Office | — | 11 months to 27 months |
| Buffalo Field Office | — | 7 months to 14.5 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 14 months to 39.5 months |
| Chicago Field Office | — | 14 months to 36 months |
| Charleston Field Office | — | 13 months to 18.5 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 28.5 months to 29 months |
| Cincinnati Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 25.5 months |
| Cleveland Field Office | — | 14 months to 29 months |
| Columbus Field Office | — | 11 months to 33 months |
| Charlotte Field Office | — | 17 months to 32 months |
| Dallas Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 25 months |
| Denver Field Office | — | 17 months to 36.5 months |
| Detroit Field Office | — | 14 months to 33 months |
| Des Moines Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 20.5 months |
| El Paso Field Office | — | 12 months to 23.5 months |
| Field Office Director | 2 types | 30.5 months to 75.5 months |
| Fresno Field Office | — | 13 months to 32.5 months |
| Fort Smith Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 16.5 months |
| Grand Rapids Field Office | — | 13 months to 18 months |
| Hartford Field Office | — | 12 months to 27.5 months |
| Helena Field Office | — | 6 months to 11.5 months |
| Honolulu Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 34 months |
| Hialeah Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 32 months |
| Harlingen Field Office | — | 10 months to 22.5 months |
| Houston Field Office | — | 16.5 months to 32 months |
| Imperial Field Office | — | 13 months to 27.5 months |
| Indianapolis Field Office | — | 15.5 months to 31 months |
| Jacksonville Field Office | — | 14 months to 30.5 months |
| Kansas City Field Office | — | 11 months to 17 months |
| Kendall Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 24.5 months |
| Los Angeles Field Office | — | 17 months to 35.5 months |
| Lawrence Field Office | — | 17 months to 36 months |
| Long Island Field Office | — | 17 months to 34 months |
| Los Angeles Field Office | — | 17 months to 37 months |
| Louisville Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 22 months |
| Las Vegas Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 30.5 months |
| Manchester Field Office | — | 8.5 months to 15 months |
| Memphis Field Office | — | 17.5 months to 28.5 months |
| Montgomery Field Office | — | 11 months to 17 months |
| Miami Field Office | — | 21.5 months to 40 months |
| Milwaukee Field Office | — | 15 months to 32.5 months |
| Montreal Field Office | — | 20 months to 32 months |
| Newark Field Office | — | 20.5 months to 37 months |
| New Jersey Field Office | — | 16.5 months to 34 months |
| New Orleans Field Office | — | 18.5 months to 33 months |
| Norfolk Field Office | — | 22.5 months to 41 months |
| Northern Virginia Field Office | — | 11.5 months to 18 months |
| New York City Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 33.5 months |
| Office of Field Operations Management | — | 17 months to 27.5 months |
| Oklahoma City Field Office | — | 17 months to 39 months |
| Oakland Field Office | — | 23 months to 39 months |
| Omaha Field Office | — | 10 months to 21.5 months |
| Orlando Field Office | — | 16 months to 31.5 months |
| Philadelphia Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 23.5 months |
| Phoenix Field Office | — | 12 months to 24 months |
| Pittsburgh Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 20.5 months |
| Pomona Field Office | — | 20.5 months to 32 months |
| Portland Field Office | — | 12 months to 29.5 months |
| Providence Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 26.5 months |
| Queens Field Office | — | 16.5 months to 38.5 months |
| Raleigh Field Office | — | 22 months to 38.5 months |
| Reno Field Office | — | 15.5 months to 34.5 months |
| San Antonio Field Office | — | 23.5 months to 43 months |
| Sacramento Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 35 months |
| San Juan Field Office | — | 18 months to 43 months |
| San Bernardino Field Office | — | 16.5 months to 29 months |
| Service Center Operations Directorate | 2 types | 24 months to 47 months |
| Seattle Field Office | — | 16.5 months to 43 months |
| San Francisco Field Office | — | 21.5 months to 43 months |
| San Fernando Valley Field Office | — | 11 months to 34 months |
| Salt Lake City Field Office | — | 13 months to 20.5 months |
| Santa Ana Field Office | — | 12.5 months to 22.5 months |
| San Diego Field Office | — | 9.5 months to 24 months |
| San Jose Field Office | — | 23.5 months to 40.5 months |
| St. Paul/Minneapolis Field Office | — | 15.5 months to 33.5 months |
| Spokane Field Office | — | 15 months to 58 months |
| St. Albans Field Office | — | 6 months to 10.5 months |
| St. Louis Field Office | — | 10 months to 18.5 months |
| Tampa Field Office | — | 14.5 months to 20 months |
| Tucson Field Office | — | 8 months to 14 months |
| Washington DC Field Office | — | 16 months to 23.5 months |
| Wichita Field Office | — | 10.5 months to 22.5 months |
| West Palm Beach Field Office | — | 13 months to 25.5 months |
| Yakima Field Office | — | 14 months to 27.5 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does I-485 take?
Current processing time for I-485 is 6 months to 75.5 months, based on the latest data from USCIS.
When was I-485 processing time data last updated?
The data was last updated on 2026-07-22, sourced from USCIS.
Which office is fastest for I-485?
The fastest processing time for I-485 is 6 months to 11.5 months at HEL. The slowest is 43.5 months to 47 months at SCD.
What factors affect I-485 processing time?
Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.
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Commonly filed with I-485
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People also ask
- How long does N-400 take after I-485? →Naturalization eligibility starts 5 years after green card receipt; current N-400 wait is on its own page.
- Can I file I-765 with I-485? →Yes — work authorization is typically co-filed with adjustment of status. See the I-765 page for current EAD wait times.
- Which USCIS field office is fastest for I-485? →The I-485 office table is sorted by current processing time. Fastest and slowest are highlighted in the hero stat strip.
- Do I need I-130 before I-485? →Family-based applicants need an approved I-130 (or concurrent filing) before I-485 can be filed.
Source: WaitVisa.com — USCIS, updated 2026-07-22